2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 147 | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
